East Sussex women-only gig group grows to 700 members

An all-women social group called the 'Girly Gig Army' has grown to over 700 members in East Sussex. The group aims to help women attend live music events safely and build community connections.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend of grassroots community building aimed at addressing social isolation and safety concerns for women in public spaces.
Image caption, The group was started in Eastbourne before growing to cover more of East Sussex
The article is a human-interest piece with no political or controversial framing.
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